I had a cow a couple of days ago, all because of some yogurt.This first sentence could go so many ugly ways. No, I didn't take a spoonful and then read the one month old expiration date. No, I didn't take a spoonful and then realize it was garlic-flavored. No, I didn't take a spoonful and then spot a gnat with wings flapping. No, I didn't take a spoonful and then read the receipt that said I was mischarged by two decimal places ($120.00 yogurt is pretty expensive).
Yes, I took a spoonful and then read the nutritional info on the back of the container. That's when I had my cow.
I blame it on a combination of trust and naivete. I put way too much faith in Trader Joe's because they make me happy so often. I also made the silly assumption that, "Hey, it's yogurt, how bad can it be for ya?" Well, read this:
16 grams of fat! 10 saturated! Holy moly! I mean, holy cow! I mean, I'm having a cow!
I will not be buying this yogurt again. I am perfectly happy with Yoplait or Dannon light. I'll save my saturated fat for more worthy causes: chocolate. Or dinner at The French Laundry.
but it tastes sooooo good! esp the fig kind. i only eat a little bit at a time when i get this. :)
ReplyDeleteMarni, your story about Trader Joe's Yogurt is real MUCKraking.
ReplyDeleteThat's greek style yogurt for you!
ReplyDeleteIt has 7g of protein...that's a plus right?
ReplyDeleteJust have Ben & Jerry's. It's full of calcium!
ReplyDeleteyou didn't know about that Greek yogurt?? It's sooooooo good and yet sooooooooo bad for you :)
ReplyDeleteHey I'm not anonymous it's your cousin Jessica who is not trained in the art of posting comments on someone's blog!
ReplyDeleteWell it IS Greek yogurt. Non-fat is not the natural state of yogurt!
ReplyDeleteI am definitely very naive when it comes to yogurt! :)
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